Waste Reduction

• Green bins to be delivered to 28,000 Peterborough homes as service begins Oct. 31

  The City of Peterborough has started to deliver green bins to 28,000 homes in preparation for the weekly collection service beginning at the end of October.

  Environment

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• Peterborough waste collection program changes ready for late-October rollout

  The changes include a biweekly garbage collection schedule, use of clear bags and a new green bin program. The city estimates the moves will extend the life of the landfill.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2023
  
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• Edmonton to ban single-use plastics starting July 1

  The City of Edmonton’s single-use plastic ban goes into effect on July 1, putting Edmonton on the 'road to less waste and litter,' the city said Wednesday.

  Consumer

  Jun 21, 2023
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• Saskatoon store opens ‘Library of Things’ to encourage sustainable living

  Similar to a library with books, residents can sign up for an account and find the item they'd like to borrow through a catalogue online.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2023
• Laval, Que. challenging families to reduce household waste by 25%

  Participants track the weight of their compost, recycling and garbage over six months. It's part of the city's larger waste management strategy to be zero waste by 2035.

  Environment

  Nov 3, 2022
• Peterborough storm response offers green waste drop-off site, garbage collection adjustments

  In the wake of last weekend's deadly and destructive storm, Peterborough is offering temporary changes to garbage and yard waste collection, as well as access to power and water.

  Environment

  May 27, 2022
• Edmonton report does not recommend fee for disposable cups in waste-reduction plan

  The city is no longer recommending fees for disposable cups in a report on single-use items as part of Edmonton's proposed waste-reduction plan.

  Consumer

  Mar 10, 2022
• Quebec touts ambitious plan to reduce waste, retailers ask for delay

  Quebec's new plan involves consumers paying deposits on all beverage containers between 100ml and 2L and putting the onus on beverage producers to recycle their own waste.

  Environment

  Jan 26, 2022
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• Edmonton hopes to implement plan to reduce single-use items in 2023

  Edmonton hopes the single-use item reduction plan would be implemented in 2023.

  Consumer

  Nov 25, 2021
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• Updated recycling database available for Saskatchewan residents

  A new tool will allow residents to search their community for recycling options around them for different items.

  Tech

  Apr 3, 2021